THURSDAY (6.16.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (5pm);TOOLBOX: DJ Nandi (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)ALIBI: "Thugged Out Thursdays" (10pm)IDENTITY: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] "Cheers Queers" happy hour feat. Aveq Moi (6pm);[1st Fl] The Cake Boys - Muscles Monty, Bibingka Mama, Chartruice & Theydy Bedbug (8pm);[2ndContinue reading "Thursday (6.16.2022)"
On Point With: Someone From Berlin
DJ and producer Raf Kuhn has been blessing us with dance-centric nightlife in NYC and Fire Island (ShareGurl! Rebecca! Spray! Pines Party!) for a minute now. As Someone From Berlin, he combines his experience with the best local DJ and hosting talent to deliver the uber-popular "UltraMaroon," which is giving us all the wonderful PrideContinue reading "On Point With: Someone From Berlin"
Wednesday (6.15.2022)
WEDNESDAY (6.15.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: "Trappy Hour" (5pm)IDENTITY: "Boyzzz Night" (8pm)TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN ARS NOVA: ANTFest 2022: Tiresias' HYPERFANTASIA (7pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Vix (8pm);[3rd Fl] Diogo Ambrosio's "LatinQ" (10pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite, DD Fuego & Skye Walker (8pm);Boudoir LeFleur & Kimmi MooreContinue reading "Wednesday (6.15.2022)"
On Point With: Fly Tatem
Known for his intricate body ink and sexy moves, tattoo artist and gogo god Fly Tatem has been on the top of his game far longer than most. And this week, he's helping Thotyssey and Wilsonmodels launch one of the most exciting new events of the season! Thotyssey: Hi Fly! I understand you had aContinue reading "On Point With: Fly Tatem"
Tuesday (6.14.2022)
TUESDAY (6.14.2022) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm)IDENTITY: "TBTuesdays" (9pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Pissi Myles (7pm);Gigi Cutina (10:30pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Nani Tsunami & Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);[3rd Fl] Live podcast recording feat. Big Dipper & Meatball with DDM & Lagoona BlooContinue reading "Tuesday (6.14.2022)"
On Point With: Tank
This tri-tittied alt theater queen and their bizarro troupe have made Brooklyn's Satellite Arts Club a hub for delightfully queerdo drag productions. Make way for Tank! Thotyssey: Hello Tank, thanks for chatting with us today! Happy Pride Month… How's it all treating you so far? Tank: Well, I just got a new prescription for anti-psychotics...Continue reading "On Point With: Tank"
Monday (6.13.2022)
MONDAY (6.13.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm)IDENTITY: Industry night (10pm)4WEST LOUNGE: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)410 W 47TH ST: "SCUM: Gush Mondays" (6pm)HUSH: "Rainbow Lullaby Album Release Party" hosted by BritaContinue reading "Monday (6.13.2022)"
On Point With: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo
Her run on "Rupaul's Drag Race" did not fit that show's model for success from her very first episode, when a quirky outro during her early elimination on Season 10 led to the remaining queens and judges discussing her the rest of the season. Then she returned to the franchise with much more success andContinue reading "On Point With: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo"
This Week in Thotyssey Events!
Besides listing everyone's events and interviewing folks in the scene, Thotyssey also produces acclaimed events of her own! You can find us in two places this week: Tuesday, 6/14. It's a Pride Week installment of our game night LEVEL UP at Atlas Social Club, featuring gamesmaster Shane Cherry! It's a laid back affair featuring boardContinue reading "This Week in Thotyssey Events!"
Sunday (6.12.2022)
SUNDAY (6.12.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX RIVERDALE NIGHBORHOOD HOUSE: Riverdale Pride feat. Kelly KaBoom, Alexa DuMont, Jahiyrah McQueen & Jasmin Van Wales (11am)CECIL STEAKHOUSE: Brunch feat. FiFi DuBois with Jahlisa A. Ross (2pm)4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)ALIBI: "Sin Sunday" gogo boys (9pm)SUITE: Karaoke hosted by VictoriaContinue reading "Sunday (6.12.2022)"
Saturday (6.11.2022)
SATURDAY (6.11.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX TRYON PUBLIC HOUSE: Bingo feat. Goldie Lox & Ona Louise (4pm)4WEST LOUNGE: Lounge party feat. Chavis (5pm)ALIBI: DJ dance party (8pm)TRIAD: Killer Queen Cabaret starring Lala Wiggy with Pup Treble & LeRoy Taylor (9pm)IDENTITY: "Spanglish Saturdays" (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Ivory Snow (10pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Thomas Trinity withContinue reading "Saturday (6.11.2022)"
Friday (6.10.2022)
FRIDAY (6.10.2022) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Flirt Fridays" feat. Chavis (5pm)ALIBI: DJ dance party (8pm)TOOLBOX: Drag Race / Janae SaisQuoi (8pm); DJ JRoc with Janae SaisQuoi (10pm)SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm)IDENTITY: Kelly KaBoom (10pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE Q: [1stContinue reading "Friday (6.10.2022)"
On Point With: DJ ARRA
This gorgeous new queen of the DJ booth is spinning in New York's hottest spaces this summer... so go get your ARRA on! Thotyssey: Hello DJ ARRA, thanks so much for chatting with us today. Happy June and Happy Pride Month! How are you enjoying it all so far? DJ ARRA: I'm ecstatic! This monthContinue reading "On Point With: DJ ARRA"
Thursday (6.9.2022)
THURSDAY (6.9.2022) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX 4WEST LOUNGE: "Trappy Hour" (5pm);"MOBIFest: Official Kick-Off Party" feat. Harmonica Sunbeam (10pm)BROADWAY BAR @ NORDSTROMS: Bingo feat. Linda Simpson (6pm)TOOLBOX: DJ Nandi (8pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm)ALIBI: "Thugged Out Thursdays" (10pm)IDENTITY: DJ Poison Ivy (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE Q: [1st Fl] "Cheers Queers" happy hourContinue reading "Thursday (6.9.2022)"
X-Rayed Sex: “Sex Is A Celebration”
By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. I have long said that sex is both a physical and spiritual connection. Well, the same duality canContinue reading "X-Rayed Sex: “Sex Is A Celebration”"
Wednesday (6.8.2022)
WEDNESDAY (6.8.2022) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX NEXT HARLEM: "Trappy Hour" (5pm)IDENTITY: "Boyzzz Night" (8pm)NORTHEND FOOD HALL: Kiki Ball-Change & Janae SaisQuoi (9pm)TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) HELL'S KITCHEN FEINSTEINS 54 BELOW: Marilu Henner: Music & Memories (7pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Vix (8pm);[3rd Fl] Diogo Ambrosio's "LatinQ" (10pm)HARDWARE: Elektra Lite, DD Fuego &Continue reading "Wednesday (6.8.2022)"
On Point With: Dawn
Emerging from bedroom drag to become one of Brooklyn's most creative queens on the scene today... we all must rise for Dawn! [Cover photo: Sass] Thotyssey: Happy Pride Month, Dawn! We've got Brooklyn Pride right around the corner, and NYC Pride in just a few weeks. Are you ready for all this? Dawn: Y'know what?Continue reading "On Point With: Dawn"
Tuesday (6.7.2022)
TUESDAY (6.7.2022) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (6pm)TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm)IDENTITY: "TBTuesdays" (9pm)LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ Byrell the Great (9pm) HELL'S KITCHEN THE SPOT: Bingo feat. Pissi Myles (7pm);Gigi Cutina (10:30pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Nani Tsunami & Janae SaisQuoi (8pm);[1st Fl] Brandon James Gwinn (9pm);[1st Fl] Live band karaoke hosted by Lance HorneContinue reading "Tuesday (6.7.2022)"
On Point With: Jamie CD
Relatively new to the scene, the athletic fashionista Jamie CD is already making huge waves in NYC drag. Thotyssey: Hello Jamie, thanks for chatting with us today! I understanding you were doing a gig last night, how did it go? Jamie CD: Hi Thotyssey! Yes, I had a gig last night and it went veryContinue reading "On Point With: Jamie CD"
Monday (6.6.2022)
MONDAY (6.6.2022) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Standup comedy (8pm)TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Phoebe Jeebies (9pm)IDENTITY: Industry night (10pm)4WEST LOUNGE: TBA HELL'S KITCHEN HARDWARE: "Broadway Mondays" feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm)410 W 47TH ST: "SCUM: Gush Mondays" (6pm)THE Q: [1st Fl] Trivia feat. Christopher Metzger-Timson (7pm);Continue reading "Monday (6.6.2022)"
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